Felling Trees - FLORABEST FKS 2200 G4 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Felling trees

A lot of experience is neces-
sary in felling trees. Cut down
trees only when you can safely
handle the electric chainsaw.
In no case should you use the
electric chainsaw if you feel
unsure about anything.
with a rail length which is smaller
than the trunk diameter.
• Ensure that no people or animals are
the nearest-located workplace must be
2 ½ tree lengths.
easily and remove branches.It is to be
ing direction, which is dependent on
the slope and curvature characteristic
• For sowing work on hillsides, the user
as the tree will probably roll down or
a notched cut and a back cut must be
implemented (see diagram
Do not fell any trees when a
strong or changing wind is
blowing, if the danger of prop-
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1. Removal of branches:
2. Escape area:
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3. Cutting notch (A):
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erty damage exists or if the
tree could fall on electric wires.
When felling trees, ensure
that no other persons are
exposed to hazards, that
no supply lines are hit, and
that no property damage is
caused. If a tree should come
into contact with a supply
line, the utility company must
be informed immediately.
the sawing procedure, remove the
ear protection so that you can hear
hooter and alarm signals.
Remove hanging branches by
branches, never work higher than
shoulder level.
Remove the undergrowth around
the tree to ensure an easy es-
cape. The escape area (1) should
be around 45° either side behind
Start with the bottom, horizontal
cut. The cut depth should be around
3
exactly with the bottom saw cut.
This helps avoiding that the
chainsaw or the guide rail jams
when making the second chip
carving.
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